2002 Buick Rendezvous Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Storage
  13
• Storage › Tank assembly
  8
• Delivery › Fuel pump
  6
• Storage › Fuel gauge system
  4
• Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  3
• Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  3

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  78%
• 25k–50k
  67%
• 50k–75k
  1619%
• 75k–100k
  2429%
• 100k–150k
  2125%
• 150k+
  1012%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2002 Buick Rendezvous owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Noticed smell of gas by the 2002 Buick Rendezvous. Mechanic verified there was a leak near filling point of car. Said would be expensive to fix this, thought he saw something about GM recalling gas tanks on some vehicles. Looked it up and saw many complaints about this issue and there was a recall. This was my parents car, now being used by my teenage son, so I looked in their file and found a letter sent from GM that a crack could occur in the tank due to a defective product and if it happened to the vehicle they would replace it. Wrong. Apparently a dangerous fire hazard doesn't matter after 10 years. GM said this replacement offer has expired. GM told me to make an appointment at a Buick dealer to have them verify the problem. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. While driving at 5 MPH, the contact noticed a very strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed fuel was leaking very heavily from the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to their residence, then to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contact that the fuel tank needed replacement. The dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V349000 (fuel system, gasoline) and offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Fuel tank is defective, with the car in motion and stationary, when I put more than a half tank, gasoline will find a way out the tank, I already replaced the fuel tank for another original one and it was good for only 3 months. The traction system when the car is in motion and stationary is always giving an error on the computer and making funny noises and sometimes brakes make a noise like ta ta ta because of the traction system. Battery system is a joke I had to replace and put the battery terminals on the top because cables get disconnected from the original way. I would like to see more recalls on this car, so many problems and my car have a little over 80,000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pike that entered into the tank was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V349000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/08/16 the consumer stated the tank was replaced and the fuel leak stopped. Updated 04/13/16/

Vehicle showed check engine code for emissions for some time. Now smelling fuel from car. Mechanic diagnosed as cracked tank, same as recall number 06230a. VIN does not match recall. Dealership and Buick were not helpful at providing alternatives to getting issue fixed. Upon more research there are many complaints online of this same issue. Cracked tank and VIN is not listed in recall. This provides very dangerous conditions. Car smells like fuel inside and out. Never been in an accident or had any issues that would cause this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present while operating the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank inlet valve. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V349000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 144,750.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was a strong odor of fuel without warning. The contact noticed that there was fuel leaking onto the ground and that the fuel gauge provided incorrect reading fuel levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact observed fuel leaking from the vehicle onto the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to an dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking fuel and that the fuel tank housing fractured. The fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V349000 (fuel system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. After refueling the vehicle, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 07V349000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank; however, the failure could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 07V349000(fuel/propulsion system); however, the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Fuel System complaints in other Rendezvous years